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15 Best Portofino Tours from Genoa

The Portofino runs down the coast: half-day boat trips with free time in the painted harbor and the Ligurian cliffs as the commute. Portofino is twenty boat minutes and one tax bracket away.

1.Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino

Discover Portofino on a half-day boat tour from Genoa, with free time to explore, stunning coast views, and local charm for just $28.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“Not knowing anything about Genoa and it’s ferry system, booking this tour opened the doors to many more excursions in our future! We started by taking the train and found that the ferry was more of what we were looking forward! Being a half day…”

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3.Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

Discover the Ligurian coast with a private boat tour from Santa Margherita, visiting Portofino, San Fruttuoso, and more—perfect for relaxation and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Highly recommended! Emanuele provided a great experience. Before the trip he connected with us and provided all the detailed information about where to meet etc. He even gave us guidance on where to park. On board, he had arranged for wine, beer, water and focaccia…”

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4.Gulf of Portofino Private Boat Tour

Experience the Ligurian coast on a private boat tour from Genoa, with stunning views, snorkeling, and a personable skipper—perfect for small groups.

★ 5.0

“Superbe excursion dans un magnifique bateau. Une façon unique de découvrir et profiter de la beauté de cette côte. Merci à Brian pour ses explications et sa convivialité.”

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5.Tour from Genoa to Portofino,Santa Margherita and Camogli

Discover the charming Italian Riviera with this private tour from Genoa to Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Camogli, including scenic boat rides and authentic town visits.

★ 4.0

“If booking this experience, you are getting a private driver to take you to Portofino, Santa Margherita and Camogli. Our driver named Michele was a very kind man and tried his best to communicate with us using google translate. Our Italian was very limited so…”

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6.Tour of Genoa and Day Trip to Portofino from Genoa

Discover Genoa's historic charm and the colorful allure of Portofino on this full-day tour, featuring guided walks, boat rides, and free time to explore.

★ 3.5

“Highly recommend this tour. We found this to be the least expensive, yet it offered the most diverse activities. The guides met us on time at the location they gave in the e-mail (in front of the museum). Do not follow the address as nobody…”

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7.Private daily tour charter boat from Genoa to Portofino

Experience the Italian Riviera on a private boat from Genoa to Portofino, with stops for swimming, exploring villages, and enjoying personalized service.

★ 4.5

“Overall, it was a very fun family day in an amazing area of Italy, seeing and feeling the sights of San Fruttuoso, Portofino and Camogli is definitely something that was truly enhanced by experiencing it by a private boat. That said, the boat was a…”

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8.Portofino and St. Margherita Private Tour from Genoa port/hotel

Discover the Ligurian Riviera’s gems with this private 8-hour tour from Genoa, visiting Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Rapallo in style and comfort.

★ 5.0

“We toured with Claudia as our guide, she was excellent. Her style and ability to communicate were first rate. Claudia made the day a perfect combination of information, sightseeing and wonderful food. Claudia has a strong understanding of how to deliver great customer service and…”

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9.Half-day tour from Genova to Portofino

Discover the scenic Ligurian coast on this half-day small-group tour from Genoa to Portofino, with highlights including Camogli and Santa Margherita.

★ 3.5

“Piccola baia, yacht e lusso. Prezzi in linea, o meglio fuori....Famosa soprattutto per i VIPs... Andava visitata nonostante le gemme della costiera Amalfitana.”

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10.Private Boat Excursion to Portofino

Experience Liguria’s coast on a private boat trip from Genoa, visiting Portofino, Santa Margherita, and San Fruttuoso with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“We were so excited for this trip celebrating our good friends who were just married. Less than a week away from our excursion with Green Boat they reached out us to inform us that they had double booked and were not able to honor the…”

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11.Self-Drive (No Licence) Boat Rental in Portofino Gulf

Discover the Italian Riviera by renting a license-free boat in Portofino Gulf, exploring hidden beaches, the San Fruttuoso Abbey, and Marine Park at your pace.

★ 5.0

“We rented the 2Bar rib for the full day and found a stunning place to visit. The boat is comfortable, spacious and incredibly efficient, comes with a cooler and snorkelling gear - which are a nice perk. The coast is beautiful and although the sea…”

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12.Portofino and Santa Margherita Tour from Genoa with Local Driver

Experience the Ligurian Coast with this private day trip from Genoa, visiting Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, including scenic views, historic sites, and local charm.

★ 4.5

“We had a marvelous trip from Genoa port to these beautiful port cities. Our tour guide was fabulous and she even bought some Olive oil for us to go home with. Although our vehicle lost air conditioning she found us an alternate ride hoRead more”

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13.Camogli, Portofino by e-bike

Explore the Ligurian coast on e-bike from Genoa to Portofino, enjoying stunning views, charming towns, and local flavors in this guided 5-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I totally enjoyed this bike ride! Marco was a great guide and he took us to several towns along the way from Geneva to Portofino, it was a fantastic way to see Portofino! The scenery along the way was so beautiful and…”

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14.Guided snorkeling in the Portofino Marine Protected Area

Explore the stunning Portofino Marine Protected Area with a guided snorkeling tour led by marine biologists, including a visit to the famous Christ of the Abyss statue.

★ 5.0

“Unforgettable snorkeling tour in Portofino Warm welcome, relaxed organisation and a safe feeling at all times – that’s how our 3.5-hour snorkeling tour around Portofino Bay started. A special highlight was the stop at the famous underwater statue Christ of the Abyss in San Fruttuoso…”

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